Director of Commercial Operations

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. ”) (CSE: JUSH ) (OTCQX: JUSHF ), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Director, Commercial Operations role will lead the purchase of cannabis goods, wholesale sales efforts, and manage retail inventory for all Nature’s Remedies stores in MA. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing inventory, compliance, supply vs. demand, forecasting sales trends, and accuracy in all phases of the retail sale of cannabis products in the dispensary. This position will report to the SVP of Commercial Operations and will work with various leaders at different levels within the Company. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding organizational skills, analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in an exciting, fast-paced and evolving industry. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead a team of commercial operations professionals supporting the buying, wholesale sales, inventory, pricing and promotional needs of the business. Oversee wholesale sales responsibilities within the assigned states of responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to: menu management & distribution, sales projections & target setting, sales performance management & achievement, trade partnership relationship management, S&OP support, and personnel training. Manage end-to-end inventory & buying for cannabis products for all Beyond/Hello locations within the states under your responsibility. This includes buying planning, inventory category and SKU level buying, allocation, and sales reporting. Must build and maintain collaborative partnerships and solid relationships with our Grow Processors, Retail Sales Leadership, and other cross-functional partners within Jushi. Meet or exceed quarterly sales targets and responsibly manage weekly open to buy budgets approved by senior leadership. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all current clients and prospects with our tracking processes In collaboration with team members managing purchasing, lead relationships with all operational vendors to achieve objectives and implement new business policies and projects in a timely and efficient manner. Lead negotiations to maximize return on goods purchased. Continually create and implement unique sales strategies, ideas, and programs as a means of producing new business opportunities across all markets of responsibility. Ensure accuracy of all sales and inventory reporting Monitor inventory levels to ensure no stock outs or assortment gaps, and communicate items at risk with retail leadership Generate sales analytics to measure item performance and communicate financial results. Assist in the development of assortment by location; Determine category-level inventory buys across all stores Follow state guidelines to maintain an accurate physical inventory and ensure the integrity of the dispensary records Assist in managing State inventory systems Participate in assessing the internal controls over the inventory to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans for continuous improvement Work with our local Compliance Manager to ensure all inventory issues are handled on a timely basis Monitor the purchasing team by ensuring they have accurate weekly on-hand supply counts for ordering for store consumption Responsible for initiating and leading initiatives related to inventory Forecast inventory needs by reviewing stock levels and SKU performance. Build financial targets from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives. Miscellaneous duties as assigned WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in business, management, or related field 3+ years of relevant experience in sales, supply chain functional, operational, and inventory management experience Cannabis industry experience highly preferred Proficient at Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM) Advanced Excel knowledge Self-starter/resourceful – able to independently work, learn & plan with minimal guidance to drive tasks to conclusion Experience with inventory management software Experience with data warehouse software, such as Domo, PowerBI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, etc. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with store teams, finance team and upper management Ability to use financial metrics to accurately read and diagnose business performance. The ability to use all levers to maximize key performance metric outputs Capable of learning on the fly with a focus on problem-solving A self-motivated leader who is accountable for one’s work and is also connected to the entire BH team. Strong attention to detail, especially when dealing with data High degree of financial acumen High degree of action orientation and strong negotiation skills WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k). BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Jushi is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr